What do you need to write good songs?
Peace and quiet, a guitar, a sheet of paper or two. Maybe an old piano, a warm cup of tea, a special place. I love nature. But the most important thing is peace and quiet.
You almost always dedicate your songs to love, including "Hier spricht das Herz". Do we listen to our hearts too little?
I have a story to tell about that. A friend gave me a book years ago, and one day a postcard fell out of it. "Beware of the decision you can't smile about" was written on it. A remarkable saying. Because if you are at peace with yourself after making a decision, you can actually smile in a relaxed way. Then a decision comes from the heart.
Cooking is a matter close to your heart. You have already published two cookbooks. How did you come up with that?
There was a lot of demand for the sheet music of my songs. But as I can't read music myself, it was too boring for me. I love cooking and that's why recipes are now included in the sheet music books.
Your favorite dish?
I'm a big fan of Sardinia - and I love spaghetti alle vongole. It tastes best on the island.
What are you most looking forward to in the coming months?
To the tour, to spending time with my family and friends, to a beautiful new album
album that is full of love and creativity. On tour, we're like one big family.
GREGOR MEYLE
December 1, 2016, Volkshaus Zurich
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